Bradfords Close is in Newent and in Forest Of Dean district. GL18 1QW is located in the Newent & Taynton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Forest of Dean. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bradfords Close, Newent, GL18 1QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL18 1RF, GL18 1QJ, GL18 1QP, GL18 1QN, GL18 1QL, GL18 1QR, GL18 1QQ, GL18 1TE, GL18 1QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL18 1QW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.8% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.2% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.2% | 34.2% | 7.0% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.6% | 46.4% | -11.2% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 8.7% | 3.6% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.9% | 38.9% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 43.5% | 35.3% | -8.2% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 18.6% | 7.8% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.6% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.5% | 23.2% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 11.6% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 18.1% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 21.2% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 17.8% | -1.3% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.1% | 95.7% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 95.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.5% | 95.7% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 96.4% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.9% | 76.7% | -9.8% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 31.5% | 13.5% | 18.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 59.3% | 46.2% | 13.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bradfords Close was 44.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.9% lower than the Dymock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bradfords Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Dymock and the 105th lowest crime rate of 244 local areas in Forest of Dean .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 32.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Bradfords Close, Newent, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2023-08-08 | £234,409 |
| 4 Bradfords Close, Newent, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2022-03-31 | £242,359 |
| 4 Bradfords Close, Newent, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-03-25 | £235,626 |
| 1 Bradfords Close, Newent, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2019-03-22 | £245,301 |
| 4 Bradfords Close, Newent, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £138,500 | 2016-08-05 | £206,458 |
GL18 1QW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glebe Infants' School Glebe Way , GL18 1BL | 2out of 4 | 570 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Picklenash Junior School Ross Road , GL18 1BG | 2out of 4 | 641 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pauntley Church of England Primary School Pool Hill , GL18 1LL | 2out of 4 | 4,059 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorsley Goffs Primary School Gorsley , HR9 7SE | 3out of 4 | 4,511 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Watery Lane , GL18 1QF | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmleigh Care Homes Ltd | Mantley Chase, Ross Road | 425 yd | |
| Our Lady Of Lourdes R C Church | Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church, Ross Road | 609 yd | |
| The Buttery Tearooms | 1 Culver Street, Newent | 739 yd | |
| Glebe Chapel Newent Community Centre | Newent Community Centre, Ross Road | 745 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | Kings Arms Inn, Ross Road | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Rugby Bacon Sandwiches | Newent RFC Recreation Ground, Watery Lane | 575 yd | |
| Cobblers | 7 Church Street, Newent | 915 yd | |
| Aviator Enterprises Ltd | Black Dog Inn, Church Street | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Fish & Chip Shop | 14 Broad Street, Newent | 775 yd | |
| Kam Wah Chinese Takeaway | 43 Broad Street, Newent | 807 yd | |
| Erols Sandwich Bar | 9 Church Street, Newent | 902 yd | |
| Sizzling Wok | 13A Church Street, Newent | 915 yd | |
| Bombay Kitchen | 1 Church Street, Newent | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op | Manchester House, High Street | 785 yd | |
| The Co-op | Market Square, Newent | 856 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Federation Of Newent Schools (Glebe Infant & Picklenash Junior) PICKLENASH JUNIOR SCHOOL PICKLENASH JUNIOR SCHOOL ROSS ROAD | grass pitches | 476 yd |
| Forest Leisure Newent WATERY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 523 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 68.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.85 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.85 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.